South Carolina women's basketball to host College GameDay
Gamecocks to face off against Ole Miss Rebels in highly anticipated matchup
16th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival Draws Thousands to City Roots
Gamecocks Defeat No. 1 Georgia Twice in a Row
Weather
South Carolina Winter Storm Death Toll Rises to 17
State health officials confirm additional deaths from hypothermia and traffic incidents.

Cooler Temps, Rain Expected in South Carolina This Weekend
Showers and breezy winds will continue Wednesday as a cold front moves through the Midlands.
Columbia Apartment Fire Displaces 38 People
Authorities respond to blaze at Broad River Trace complex in South Carolina capital
Lifestyle
Columbia Celebrates 16th Annual Mardi Gras Parade and Festival
Grassroots event features live music, Cajun cuisine, and community fun at City Roots urban farm

New Columbia sports diner sets grand opening
All-day breakfast, full bar, and other amenities coming to the city
South Carolina Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban Minimum Grade Floors
The proposed legislation would overhaul the state's grading policies and credit recovery system.
Sports
Clemson and South Carolina Set for Noon Kickoff in 2025 Palmetto Bowl
The annual football rivalry game between the two in-state schools is scheduled for November 29, 2025.

Former South Carolina AD Ray Tanner: 'It is cyclical' for struggling men's programs
Tanner believes new AD Jeremiah Donati is the right person to lead the Gamecocks' turnaround.
Gamecocks Sweep NKU in Doubleheader with Walkoff Homer
South Carolina baseball team wins both games against Northern Kentucky, capped by a dramatic final-inning home run.
Health
South Carolina Measles Outbreak Nears 1,000 Cases
New Exposures Identified at Restaurants, Stores, and Medical Center

Young Men Struggle with Consent Frameworks in Sexual Encounters
New study explores how young heterosexual men navigate consent during real-world sexual interactions.
Flu Deaths Spike Across South Carolina
Latest data from state health department shows concerning uptick in flu-related fatalities
Crime
2 Killed, 1 Injured in Shooting at SC State University
Campus was locked down for more than 8 hours after the incident

Alex Murdaugh Appeals Murder Conviction
State Supreme Court grills prosecutors on financial evidence and potential jury tampering
Columbia Among South Carolina's Most Crash-Heavy Counties
Traffic collisions continue to impact the capital region